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Summary: won't purchase after positive review
Review: I was initially planning to get this book. Started reading all the reviews then I saw the comment from someone in Canada claiming that the DeeDee Anderson book is bad and this book is excellent. Now I will NOT purchase this book. DeeDee Anderson is THE most respected mastiff breeder/author and every top breeder (Westminster winners) that I have spoken to REQUIRE reading DeeDee's book. We are purchasing a show-quality dog who will be campaigned throughout the U.S. and internationally. We've been on a 2-year search with some of the top breeders in the U.S., Canada and Australia. So, if someone likes this book and doesn't like DeeDee's ... well, I guess this book isn't what I was hoping for.
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Summary: don't buy any other mastiff book!
Review: This book has excellent training tips that even work with other breeds, precautions you should take, and adorable pictures! Buy this book!
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Summary: don't buy any other mastiff book!
Review: This book was easily-read and fluent. I found, though, after doing extensive research of primitive wolves, their migration, and trading routes, that the historical origin information is influenced by the American Kennel Club's desire to have this breed known as the original molossar daddy. Not so, according to many veterinarians. The Phoenicians brought some wolf/dogs out of Tibet, first. The Tibetan Mastiff seems to be the grandaddy of them all. From a factual point of view, it is ok, but beware to all that read this book concerning the health issues of the breed. They occur more often than mentioned. They are all too real, and they are due to the AKC's desire to put every dog in a box of physical traits. In the larger breeds it is becoming epidemic. The author seems well-meaning and in love with the dogs. I respect her for this; it is the trait of a true animal enthusiast, but this view could really impede the new owner to the reality of large dogs.
Personally, I suggest Carl Semencic as the reality expert of large dog breeds. I own an American Bully because of this. I hope the AKC continues to leave them alone.
Anyone who would like to argue this should look at the Tosa Inu, a dog of the same size with a longer life span with the athletic ability of a pit bull. They are also not AKC dogs. Do your homework, and then purchase a dog for protection, family bonding, and be open to the world of dogs not in the AKC, about 60% of the world's dog population.
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Summary: good book but serious owners need more
Review: THIS IS THE ONLY BOOK YOU WILL NEED, IT TELLS HISTORY AND ABOUT TRAINING YOUR DOG. EXCELLENT
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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: THIS IS THE ONLY BOOK YOU WILL NEED, IT TELLS HISTORY AND ABOUT TRAINING YOUR DOG. EXCELLENT
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Summary: Mastiffs Complete Guide Review
Review: When I bought my Mastiff I really hadn't a clue about anything health wise. All I knew was that their disposition was wonderful. I purchased this book along with two other more expensive books and spent more time reading this one than the other two. This is a very well written and in depth book. The author obviously did research and/or knew about the breed. The book is my refrence guide whenever I have a question that I need answered. I would definately say that you will be getting more than you pay for if you buy this book! It tells you everything from the history, to selecting a puppy, nutrition, diseases, training, breeding, all the way to the end of a life for one. It has some beautiful pictures to show you what a Mastiff looks like from the beginning till the heartbreaking end. I fully recommend this book above any that I have read so far!
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